Customers 2009

September

MIR3 Signs Contract with AT&T to Continue to Deliver Best-In-Class Notification and Response Systems to Fortune 1000 Companies
"MIR3 has experienced accelerated growth over the past several years. We believe this is a direct result of the throughput, scalability and reliability of our solution, which global companies demand," said MIR3 CEO Amir Moussavian. "The MIR3 software platform, together with the strength of the AT&T global network, has been used repeatedly by Fortune 1000 companies to send notifications to and receive responses from groups of a few people up to hundreds of thousands of people in just minutes, all over the world, on many different devices, and in multiple languages."
AT&T to Provide Wireless Applications to Triboro Maintenance
"Effectively serving and satisfying our customers is our number one priority, and we always welcome solutions that help us further ensure their needs are met," said Joel Sklar, vice president of Triboro Maintenance. "AT&T's wireless solutions are helping us serve more tenants every day, transition quickly between jobs, and maximize our time and productivity on site, making this an all-around enhancement to our daily performance and customers' experience."
Collect America Signs 3-Year Networking Services Deal with AT&T
"AT&T is enabling our industry-leading growth by bringing new efficiencies to our day-to-day operations," said Glenn Thompson, Chief Information Officer of Collect America. "We're committed to leading edge technologies and trust world-class partners like AT&T in their ability to deliver a consistent, reliable and secure network experience for us to continue to change our industry.
AT&T Government Solutions Wins $45 Million Award from the Department of State for Managed Services
"Federal agencies need to ensure that their employees inside and outside the country can access information and communicate quickly in a secure manner," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "With the reliability, security and global footprint of the AT&T network, AT&T will help the State Department and its work force collaborate and share data in a secure manner, regardless of location."

August

AT&T Brings Wi-Fi Access to Pennsylvania State University Campuses
"While most universities today only offer Internet services for authorized students, staff and faculty, we recognized an increasing need among visitors for wireless Internet access on campus and wanted to make the service available to everyone," said Jeff Reel, an Information Technology Services director at Penn State. "Whether it's a prospective student, a visiting parent or any other campus visitor who needs an instant Internet connection, anyone can now use AT&T Wi-Fi to stay connected on our campuses."
Utah Transit Authority Selects AT&T Wireless Solution
"AT&T is providing the Utah Transit Authority a turn-key wireless solution including the fastest 3G network and a rich customer experience," said Clair Fiet, chief technology officer of Utah Transit Authority. "It's also an investment in the future, allowing us to track travel patterns and improve our services for our customers as well as consider other potential applications."
VHA and AT&T Bring Innovative Communications Solutions to Health Care
"Effective communication is vital to health care institutions. No matter where they or their patients are, caregivers need immediate, real-time information about each patient's condition and response to treatment," said Amy Anthony, senior vice president of supply chain services at VHA. "AT&T has a proven track record of providing reliable communications services that meet our members' needs, which ultimately helps them provide high quality care and improve patient outcomes."
AT&T Expands Wireless Accessibility for Oasis Children's Services
"While it is our mission to provide a fun, enriching summer experience for our youth participants, ensuring their constant security and safety is of paramount importance," said Bernie Tessler, chief executive officer of Oasis Children's Services. "Using AT&T's wireless devices and network, we will have the opportunity to remain in constant communication with our teams on the ground, furthering our ability to ensure they are always secure, supported and, of course, having fun."

July

University of South Carolina Chooses AT&T to Provide Campus Wi-Fi Access
"We have a rich history of providing the best educational tools for our students and support for our faculty and staff, so AT&T was a clear choice for us because of their experience and expertise in offering premium Wi-Fi service," said Harris Pastides, USC President.
AT&T and the Broadway - San Antonio Sign Agreement for New Fiber-to-the-Node IP Network in Local High-Rise Community
"The Broadway - San Antonio will be a premier luxury residence with an unmatched lifestyle of sophistication, convenience, and the latest technology," said Bart Koontz, developer of The Broadway - San Antonio. "We wanted to provide an array of the finest products to meet the demands of our buyers. Thanks to the arrangement with AT&T, these state-of-the-art, fiber-based services will complement the incredible amenities and services of the building, and will help set the standard for high-rise living in this area."
Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide to Offer Complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi
"Barnes & Noble pioneered the concept of retail stores as community centers," said Steve Riggio, CEO of Barnes & Noble, Inc. "By providing no-fee Wi-Fi access, we are not only meeting our customers' needs, but extending the sense of community that has always been in our stores."
AT&T Government Solutions Wins $80 Million Award from Social Security Administration
"The Social Security Administration has a long, successful history of serving the retirement needs of citizens throughout the country," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "AT&T will help the agency provide a high-quality citizen service experience through our MPLS infrastructure to accommodate an anticipated influx of new users, including retiring, largely Internet-savvy baby boomers."
Deutsche Post DHL Announces New U.S. Telecommunications Initiative
"The opportunities for reducing telecoms costs while improving service and network performance are significant", said Stephen McGuckin, managing director of IT services at Deutsche Post DHL. "This initiative will help us pave the way for more cost efficiency throughout our U.S. operations and provide a next generation platform to transform and enhance our network services in the U.S. over the next five years."
TNCI Signs Long-Term Wholesale Contract with AT&T for Voice, Data and IP Networking Solutions
"Our agreement with AT&T is an important step forward in a strategy that began with our TNCInet sm Advantage network deployment. We must deliver solutions that address the issues customers face today while making it possible for them to benefit from the latest available technology. Our agents must offer customers demonstrable improvements in cost, productivity, and efficiency while paving the way for the future of their business as well," said Brian Twomey, president of TNCI. "We chose AT&T for its synergy with our strategy including proven service portfolio, single interface, provisioning and project management, so that we can focus on our agents and customers."
AT&T to Provide Advanced Communications Expertise for Al Madina A'zarqa City Development
"We are very proud to announce our relationship with AT&T" said Richard Russell, PE, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Blue City Company 1. "At Al Madina A'Zarqa, it is our goal to provide state-of-the-art facilities to our residents and visitors. AT&T shares our vision and working with them will help us provide the highest quality and service standards. Al Madina A'Zarqa will be at par with the world's leading cities."
AT&T Builds Fiber-to-the-Premise IP Network for Paragus Group Rental Community in Indiana
"We are proud to be the first in Indiana to bring advanced communications and entertainment services to a multi-unit residential community using AT&T's fiber optic technology," said Gary Ritz, president, Paragus Group. "With the AT&T Connected Communities deal, we're able to offer our residents these state-of-the-art services, which are the perfect accompaniment to the many other amenities we offer at Bluestone."

June

Herff Jones Expands its Reach with AT&T Wireless Solutions
"Mobility and efficiency are essential for business leadership in today's competitive marketplace," said Gary Caldwell, Chief Information Officer, Herff Jones." AT&T is allowing us to easily conduct our business all over the country, giving us more time and flexibility to connect with customers to help them celebrate their academic and athletic moments of achievement and excellence."
Republic Services Inks $13.5 Million Deal for AT&T Network Services
"With the AT&T network, we know we have the best technology in place to continue building on the momentum of our newly merged company," said Bill Halnon, chief information officer of Republic Services. "We're confident in AT&T's ability to deliver a consistent, reliable and secure network experience across our enterprise."
AT&T to Provide Managed Data Network and Security Services to Amtrak
AT&T will implement and manage Amtrak's Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Enhanced Virtual Private Network (EVPN) to help connect more than 400 locations and converge multiple networks to a single, global network platform. AT&T will also manage 25,000 ports across Amtrak's Local Area Network (LAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). These technology solutions will help Amtrak to simplify the management of its telecommunications and support its efforts to deliver value to its customers faster.
SCHOTT Selects AT&T to Power Global Network in $14 Million Agreement
Said Mr. Jan Reller, SCHOTT's Global CIO highlighted some of the key challenges SCHOTT faced in defining its global networking strategy, "My team has to ensure that our business critical applications can be accessed any time anywhere with guaranteed performance indicators in an absolutely secure environment. AT&T is the right provider to support SCHOTT on a global basis to meet these objectives. SCHOTT's IT staff can now focus on core application development and management which will further strengthen our market leading position."

May

Apollo Group Goes Wireless with AT&T
"Our broad reach enables us to make a lasting impact on hundreds of thousands of students each day, and it also allows us to give back to the community in a variety of meaningful ways," said Joe D'Amico, president and chief operating officer of Apollo Group. "Now, thanks to our national purchasing power, we are able to leverage AT&T's vast portfolio of products and services for the benefit of our Apollo Group family, while benefiting our men and women in uniform and protecting the environment."
AT&T and BSH Renew Worldwide Network Agreement
"The reliability and the performance of our global network are fundamentally important for the heartbeat of the firm, as the business processes of BSH are being carried through business platforms in a highly consolidated manner. The wide-reaching network must deliver a service of uniform quality for business-critical applications in all regions. We were pleased with the services of the AT&T Business Solutions over the last few years and are happy to be able to continue the valued partnership in the coming years," said Dr. Jürgen Sturm, BIO BSH. "The company is a reliable provider with comprehensive experience and competence as well as a globally equipped service organization. There are possible areas for an expansion of the cooperation through BSH's further regional growth."
Swift Transportation Selects AT&T as Primary Communications Provider
"AT&T offers us the best technology roadmap, the most robust network and the opportunity to increase our business velocity," said Mike Ruchensky, CIO of Swift Transportation. "The ability to offer complete solutions to meet our communication needs and provide the security and reliability we sought made AT&T the clear choice for a long-term relationship."
The Hertz Corporation and AT&T Ink Three-Year Wireless Contract to Support Connect by Hertz Car Sharing Services
"Meeting our customers' needs and providing car sharing products were key drivers behind developing a wireless solution for Connect by Hertz," said Joseph Eckroth, senior vice president and chief information officer, The Hertz Corporation. "We decided to work with AT&T because we needed a reliable wireless provider whose network could go where our customers are going."
AT&T Enables School District to Track Bus, Vehicle Fleet, Boost Student Safety, Decrease Costs
"The insight delivered from this solution is invaluable - providing control, insight and accountability for managing our buses and other vehicles," said Aric Taylor, manager, Routing and Scheduling, HISD. "Remotely tracking our vehicles and drivers enhances our ability to deliver Houston ISD students to school on time and keep them safe, which is our top priority."
Kansas City Royals, AT&T and Cisco Deliver Innovative and New Sports Viewing Experience to Fans in Kauffman Stadium
"Technology enables us to enrich the experience for our fans, who are celebrating 40 years of Royals baseball this year," said Kevin Uhlich, senior vice president of business operations for the Kansas City Royals. "AT&T and Cisco not only enable us to put more fans in the seats, but also generate additional revenue through offering innovative advertising opportunities to our partners."

April

AT&T to Manage SAP Applications for Wawa
"A secure, reliable infrastructure for our applications is extremely important to our business, as it helps ensure that our systems run efficiently and without interruption,” said Julius Colina, I.T. manager of Hosting Strategy at Wawa. “We are confident that AT&T Business Solutions will effectively manage our applications and allow us to focus our internal resources on fulfilling the daily needs of our customers."
AT&T to Enhance Air Products' Wireless Connectivity at Global Headquarters
"AT&T continues to provide us with quality mobility services that keep our employees connected and communicating whether on site or remote," said Randy Knerr from the Mobility Solutions Group at Air Products. "We are pleased to extend our relationship with AT&T and to position ourselves for technologies such as Fixed Mobile Convergence and Unified Communications."

March

BAE Systems to Enhance Global Collaboration with AT&T Telepresence Solution
"Connecting our employees and bridging the distances between our home markets is a key capability which is being rolled out through our World-Class IT Infrastructure Initiative. AT&T's managed Telepresence Solution is a critical component to enable this capability. Our teams will experience an in-person meeting without having to travel frequently. We anticipate reduction in travel time, costs, and realize other benefits including improved employee safety and quality of life through this environmentally-friendly tool," said Bharat Amin, VP & CIO at BAE Systems Land & Armaments.
Mednet to Offer Wireless Heart Monitoring with AT&T
"Using AT&T's wireless network, physicians will now be able to instantly monitor a patient's heart from virtually any location, making this one of the latest steps in advancing patient care," said Frank Movizzo, CEO of Mednet. "We look forward to expanding heart monitoring capabilities with AT&T."
AT&T Scores Online Hosting Agreement with the NCAA
"Having a single source for all our Web needs allows the NCAA technology team to develop greater online services for our business, our student-athletes and their sports," said Jim Isch, Chief Financial Officer, NCAA. "AT&T's world class solutions keep our site and applications in peak performance around-the-clock, enhancing our productivity and our visitors' Web site experience."
AT&T Delivers Network Services to Sonic Automotive Dealerships Nationwide
"The key objective was to architect a cost-effective data network recovery solution, enabling our business to continue selling and servicing cars as well as attend to our customers' needs in the event that there is a primary data network outage at a dealership," said Chris Maritato, national director, Business Technology Operations, Sonic Automotive. "AT&T came in with a solution, giving us faster network services as well as a strong partnership toward delivery execution. As a result, our company is able to continue focusing on what we do best — automotive retail services."

February

AT&T and Sterling Commerce Accelerate Office Depot's Order-Processing Capabilities
"By implementing this new solution from AT&T, Office Depot will be able to provide flexible IT systems that enable our customers to do business with us the way they want to do business, while still ensuring the highest levels of security," said Tim McGrath, vice president of Customer Service for Office Depot. "Additionally, this new solution helps Office Depot meet important PCI compliance requirements, providing an added level of confidence for our customers."
AT&T Business Solutions and WebTech Wireless Help Largest U.S. Ports Curb Air Pollution
"This initiative reinforces our commitment to provide innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase efficiency and productivity while also reducing carbon emissions," said Denita Willoughby, vice president, AT&T External Affairs of the Greater Los Angeles area. "AT&T is proud to work with the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach on this effort to help reduce emissions and improve air quality in the region."

January

AT&T Government Solutions Announces $50 Million Wireless Solution Award from FEMA
"A secure wireless communications infrastructure is critical for first responders and their emergency management operations," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "With the proven reliability, bandwidth and speed of our network, AT&T Government Solutions can help FEMA employees access the information they need for real-time decision making in the field while ensuring they can collect, access and transmit this information in a secure environment at all times, regardless of location."
Avis Budget Group and RaySat Broadcasting Corporation to Bring Satellite TV to Rental Car Travel
"Parents and road warriors alike appreciate ways to make long drives seem shorter," said Michael Caron, vice president of product and program development at Avis Budget Group. "The AT&T CruiseCastSM service lets our customers take their favorite channels with them on the road and makes choosing to rent with Avis or Budget easier than changing the channel."
Evolving Systems Taps AT&T Business Solutions for Global Networking Services
"AT&T Business Solutions is providing a comprehensive and cost-effective global networking solution that is designed to aid in the production of our core business products," said Thad Dupper, president and chief executive officer of Evolving Systems. "Similarly, Evolving Systems is a valued supplier to AT&T operating companies, providing efficient number porting and management solutions in support of their wireless and wired portfolio."
Fujitsu Signs AT&T Managed Networking Services Contract for Telepresence Deployment
"The Telepresence solution is a natural progression for us in our quest to conserve energy and natural resources," said Jeff Meier, North American chief information officer of Fujitsu. "AT&T Business Solutions is a valued partner providing Fujitsu with a High Definition video solution while meeting our environmentally focused objectives."